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Yellow-throated or Bahama Warbler (1 Viewer)

notesfromtheroad

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I just found out that the Bahama Warbler was split from the Yellow-throated, and I thought that I would check my photos from the Abacos, where the new species is endemic. I can't seem to find any good explanations on the field mark differences between the two...any help would be great...
 

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notesfromtheroad

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Niels - thank you. This is now clearly a yellow-throated to me. This individual was not in a pinewoods forest, and the yellow does not extend into the black streaking. You led me on the right path...!
 

notesfromtheroad

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I just found another photo of a 'Yellow-throated Warbler' from the Abaco pine forests...this seems a better match to a Bahama Warbler...habitat is right and there is more yellow in the breast...agree?
 

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njlarsen

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The difference in head pattern also agrees as far as I can see! Could you please upload to the gallery, we do not have a photo of this species?

thanks
Niels
 

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